Mental Health Worker

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• Provides individualized patient care to ensure the safety and dignity of the patient.
  • Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs.
• Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu to ensure the care and treatment of patients.
  • Acts as a facilitator/co-facilitator in select unit based task oriented and/or recreation groups.
• Participates in unit activities that promote a cohesive group.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and signs minutes.

Education
Graduation from high school supplemented by at least two (2) years of college or related experience.

Experience
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric facility, i.e., an inpatient unit or an outpatient psychiatric clinic.

Special Skills
Ability to deal effectively with agitated or aggressive and potentially violent patients. Excellent interpersonal skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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